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The cannabis industry stands on the threshold of transformative growth in 2024, with significant developments expected in product innovation, retail experiences, and the expanding hemp/CBD market. Evolving Market Landscape: The growing demand for personalized cannabis products and heightened consumer awareness is set to redefine the industry. This shift towards high-quality and innovative offerings is fueled … Read more

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, legalizing possession and use of marijuana for individuals 21 and older, authorizing state-licensed dispensaries for sales, and establishing the Division of Cannabis Control within the Ohio Department of Commerce. Key Legal Updates: Effective Date of the Statute: Legislative Amendments: Purchase and Availability: Availability for Purchase: Licensing … Read more

The wave of cannabis legalization sweeping across the United States has brought significant economic impacts, and Ohio is no exception. As a key player in this evolving market, Bloom Medicinals, with dispensaries in Akron, Columbus, Painesville, Seven Mile, and a growing presence in other states, has witnessed firsthand the transformative effect of cannabis legalization on … Read more

Ohio’s journey into the world of recreational cannabis is a significant turn of events, marking a new chapter in the state’s legal landscape. Following the approval of Issue 2 by voters, a series of legislative proposals and revisions have emerged, reflecting the state’s efforts to navigate the complexities of this new legal territory. Is Weed … Read more

Ohio has recently joined the list of states where recreational marijuana is legal, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to cannabis. This blog post delves into the current state of marijuana legislation in Ohio, exploring the nuances of recreational legalization, ongoing legislative actions, medical marijuana aspects, and implications for Ohio residents. If you’re … Read more

There seems to be a consensus that cannabis was first domesticated in Asia about 10,000 years ago (8,000 BCE).1 One of the earliest documented uses of marijuana as medicine goes back to 2,737 BC when Emperor Shen-Nung of China recognized its healing potential for more than 100 different ailments.2  Between 2,000 and 1,000 BC, Hindu … Read more

The burning of fossil fuels plays a big role in spewing large amounts of CO2 into the environment which is wreaking havoc on the planet. Switching entirely to renewable energy sources is essential for our survival. In this article I will discuss the energy potential of hemp biofuel, some biodiesel facts, the different types of … Read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing its latest draft guidelines that would speed up the approval process for generic oral CBD medications. In this article I will explain the guidelines and its ramifications for producers of CBD medicines. I will also discuss an upcoming FDA meeting for women and CBD safety, the search … Read more

In a decision issued at the beginning of May, 2021 a Maryland appeals court has issued a ruling that the odor of cannabis alone does not constitute probable cause to justify a police search under the Fourth Amendment. A “reasonable suspicion” that a crime is being committed is required before Maryland police can detain an … Read more

The majority of human clinical cannabis studies, sorely lacking in the US, use young and working age participants. Even though older adults experience many more health problems that can be relieved by medical cannabis, this demographic group has been largely ignored by researchers. This changed with the publication of a study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg … Read more